Goodreau

Goodreau Meaning & Origin

About Goodreau
The surname Goodreau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "goderel," meaning "good ruler" or "good king." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person known for being a good ruler or leader. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Goodreau.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Goodreau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Goodreau: 887
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodreau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Goodreau is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D R OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊˌdroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodreau in Braille

Here's how to represent Goodreau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Goodreau in braille

How to sign the name Goodreau using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Goodreau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Goodreau in sign language

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